Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood currently has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer in Training (EIT) - Trail, BC.
Reporting to the Engineering Department Manager, this position is located in our Trail, BC office. This role has overall responsibility for providing Mechanical Engineering in Training to support a wide variety of industrial projects.
If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.
Our Trail office currently numbers over 50 engineers, designers and support personnel. Trail, located in Southeastern British Columbia near the cities of Rossland, Nelson, and Castlegar, is an affordable family-oriented community of approximately 10,000 people. The area offers excellent education and health care facilities, as well as access to world-class skiing at Red Mountain, hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, golf and all outdoor activities available in the Kootenays. Come work where most people dream of going to play! The Wood Trail office is currently offering a hybrid working environment, with your work week split between attending the Wood Office and working from home. This situation is subject to change and is dependent on project requirements, office plans, and Wood policy changes.
Wood’s Trail engineering team and company-wide environmental specialists are focused on Carbon Management & reduction initiatives and are providing solutions to Energy services within the region to reduce emissions and protect our environment.
Key responsibilities:
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Providing junior level assistance with mechanical and piping engineering design and technical support for the construction of industrial facilities and services
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Preparing simple plans and reports with related engineering calculations
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Carrying out straightforward specifications under supervision
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Demonstrating effective organizational skills, handling multiple tasks both independently and in a team environment
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Assisting more experienced technical personnel with specific aspects of more complex tasks
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Developing and establishing communication with internal Wood personnel to ensure that work flows smoothly as well as providing support to various team members
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Demonstrating effective organizational skills and handling multiple tasks independently, and as part of a team
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Adequate management of project budget, schedule and quality, and effective implementation of change management procedures
Skills / Qualifications:
- Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering
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0-2 years of relevant design experience
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Eligibility for registration as an Engineer-In-Training with EGBC
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Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Company Overview:
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement (EEO):
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
